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IGC PKI certificate includes both certificate for identity authentication and digital signing and certificate for encryption IdenTrust® (part of HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions), recently announced that it has achieved U.S. Federal Bridge Authority (US FBCA) cross-certification at Basic, Medium Software, Medium Hardware, and PIV-I Assurance levels with its IGC PKI certificate. HID Global exhibited at the Smart Card Alliance Government Confe...

AMAG Technology, a worldwide provider of complete end-to-end security management solutions for access control and video management, announced recently that its new Symmetry V8 software has been expanded to address the specific needs of end users in the federal government market. While Symmetry V8 meets the needs of many vertical markets, the latest V8 software is specifically designed to meet FICAM testing lab requirements for 128-bit credentials, and has been submitted to the U.S. General Servi...

Vanderbilt Industries and IDV Solutions, LLC recently announced that the companies have formed a technical partnership and completed an integration of Vanderbilt’s SMS physical access control system (PACS) with IDV Solutions’ Visual Command Center® enterprise risk visualisation (ERV) platform. Using a combination of the two technologies, security operations teams can visualise alarms for events like doors propped open, windows forced, or unauthorised entry attempts. Visual Comma...

Company profile The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is one of the nation’s largest public transportation agencies, with an average weekday ridership across the system of approximately one million passengers. SEPTA service extends throughout the five counties in and around the City of Philadelphia, including one rail line that serves Trenton, NJ. Modes of transportation include buses, trolleys, trackless trolleys, subway trains, regional heavy rail trains and spe...

Headlining at the SALTO booth was the product line of the all new access control platform XS4 2.0 Security Essen once again proved to be the most important security exhibition in Europe. With over 40,000 visitors from 110 countries the show boasted impressive numbers. This was reflected at the SALTO booth which unveiled exciting new product and technology innovations, generating a record of number of enquiries and sales leads from present and future customers. Visitors at...

AES Corporation, the leading manufacturer of private wireless communications equipment, is pleased to announce the introduction of the new 7275 AES-Network Management System (NMS). NMS is a powerful monitoring and management platform that enables AES-IntelliNet owners and operators to efficiently and profitably expand their wireless networks. The NMS web application provides a real-time visual presentation of the operation and function of an AES-IntelliNet network to assure that critical alarm c...

Southwest Microwave has expanded the Software Development Kit (SDK) options for its INTREPID™ Series II perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) with the addition of the Remote Polling Module II (RPM II) SDK. The RPM II package, consisting of an IP-based application layer protocol and accompanying system control hardware module, provides simplified high-level interface between third-party physical security information management (PSIM) or surveillance systems and INTREPID™ detect...

Security Center combines video and access control operations to handle multi-branch investigations from a central location Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions recently announced that Cornhusker Bank in Lincoln, Nebraska has revamped its security operations across all branches using Genetec Security Center, a unified security platform that blends video surveillance (Omnicast) and access control (Synergis). Established over 100 years ago, Cornhus...

With successful installations already in full operation on Shanghai Metro's Line 6 and Line 9, access control specialist TDSi, in partnership with its distribution partner in China, ZDX, has now begun work on the system installation for Line 7. Shanghai Metro is one of the newest and fastest growing rapid transit systems in the world, with 162 stations and over 225km of track running both above and underground. On average, well over two million passengers use the system everyday - with fut...

SALTO Systems USA also displayed the SALTO XS4 electronic locker lock at the event Held at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta GA, Sept 29 - Oct 2, SALTO Systems USA demonstrated its class leading NFC (Near Field Communications) solutions, its RFID wireless products for Residential, Healthcare and Education applications, SALLIS wireless technology for integrations and Clay™ SALTO’s new secure cloud based access control system that is revolutionary in design,...

The events allowed participants tomeet with representatives fromTyco Security Products brands Tyco Security Products, part of Tyco, the world’s largest pure-play fire protection and security company, recently conducted a series of technology events in Spain. The multi-day sessions hosted in late September and October provided educational opportunities to dealers, integrators, monitoring stations and their customers on both current products and n...

Epoc Messe Frankfurt has reported international interest in the Intersec 2015 trade fair The world's premier safety and security exhibition expects stronger than ever turnout as global players converge in growing market. A record turn-out of safety and security companies from Germany, UK and the USA will be at the forefront of international participation at Intersec 2015, as the three-day event nears sell-out three months ahead of opening its doors for the 17th time. Org...

CEM Systems, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco recently announced the release of version 6.9 of the AC2000 suite of access control and security management software. This new version of the software offers improved security features and increases the performance of the AC2000 software suite including AC2000, AC2000 Airport and AC2000 Lite. “AC2000 is an integrated security management system that is designed with the customer in mind, providing flexible solutions that help...

Regardless of available budget, every school should keep students and staff safe through improved physical security School leaders face unprecedented security challenges that require them to stay current on the latest security technologies and protocols. Unfortunately, many of K-12 buildings are antiquated and access to funding for upgrades is limited. In advance of National Safe Schools Week (October 19-25), Allegion plc has identified three critical security practices to hel...

Vanderbilt Industries, a global leader providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire Siemens’ Security Products business, part of the Siemens’ Building Technologies Division. The business will be renamed Vanderbilt International. Security industry veteran Joseph J. Grillo will be Managing Director, working from the new operational headquarters in Germany.The acquisition will significantly boost Vanderbilt&...

Matrix will showcase its recently introduced access control panel and readers Matrix, a leading manufacturer of enterprise grade Security and Telecom solutions is participating in IFSEC India. Matrix will showcase its complete portfolio of security products encompassing range of Access Control, Time-Attendance and Video Surveillance Solutions. Matrix will showcase its recently introduced access control panel and readers to enhance security in the organisation. COSEC ARC i...

HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has completed its second successful mobile access control pilot with RFI Communications & Security Systems at Netflix®, the world's leading Internet subscription service for enjoying TV series and films. For the latest project, pilot participants used the HID Mobile Access® solution on a variety of Samsung and Apple smartphones with Bluetooth Smart communications channels, and utilised HID Gl...

The four ABUS group companies presented their new packaging concept as well as sales support solutions Around 40,000 visitors from over 110 countries flocked to the Messe Essen conference centre in the last week of September 2014. When they arrived, the many attendees were welcomed with the ABUS Group's conference motto: "Welcome to a world of security". At our 550 m² exhibition space, they were able to see the networked security solutions available to the consumers of to...

The partnership brings HID Mobile Access and Trusted Tag Services into the SEAP network HID Global®, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that it has been named a silver partner in the Samsung® Enterprise Alliance Program (SEAP). The partnership brings the company’s award-winning HID Mobile Access® solution for opening doors using smartphones, and HID Trusted Tag® Services that add trusted identities for everyday objects for...

The assembly saw debates on pan-European issues, regulatory provisions and best practice More than a hundred security experts from across Europe gathered in London to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the CoESS General Assembly, hosted by the British Security Industry Association (BSIA). CoESS - the Confederation of European Security Services - is the Brussels-based European trade association for all national private security trade associations across the continent, of wh...

TDSi's EXgarde access control software and VUgarde video monitoring system will be shown at the event Integrated security solutions manufacturer TDSi will be showcasing its latest range of solutions to visitors at the Norbain Roadshow (North), which is being held at Crewe Hall in Cheshire on Tuesday 14th October. Visitors will be shown how the powerful combination of the company’s EXgarde access control software and VUgarde video monitoring system can work together as a...

TDSi has made significant inroads into the Chinese market, according to Managing Director John Davies In terms of the trade deficit, the UK will always struggle to tip the balance in its favour with China. With well over 1.3 Billion people (a staggering 19% of the world’s population) any nation would be hard pushed to successfully tap the full opportunities of such a vast potential market. However, the answer for many companies looking to export to China is to find t...

Intellicheck Mobilisa successfully integrated its Defense ID® system with AMAG's Symmetry v7.0.1 Intellicheck Mobilisa, Inc., a global leader in identity solutions and wireless security systems, has become a member of AMAG Technology’s Symmetry™ Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner. AMAG Technology is the market leader in the design and manufacture of fully integrated access control and IP video security solutions around the world. As an...

SST, Inc., the maker of ShotSpotter Flex™ and the global leader in gunfire detection and analysis, recently announced the launch of SecureCampus™, an unprecedented gunfire detection system designed to provide both indoor and outdoor coverage at university and school campuses and other critical infrastructure locations. SecureCampus instantly detects gunfire and notifies law enforcement, campus security personnel, on-site staff, and other first responders, allowing them to quickly mit...

Reykjavik University (RU) is a vibrant international university located at the heart of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. Reykjavik University is Iceland's largest private university and focuses on research, excellence in teaching, entrepreneurship, technology development and co-operation with the active business community. RU has been happily using HID proximity technology to secure its buildings for many years. About three years ago the university decided to build a larger, more modern and f...

TrakLok® International LLC, a cargo security firm specialising in trailer and container security, recently announced that it has upgraded its Application Programing Interface (API) to allow a seamless integration with security integration and call monitoring companies. The company has also added new security features to its GeoLok and TrakLog cargo security platform. The latest enhancements to the integrated lock, alarm and tracking system further enable fleets to proactively protect cargo...

Lenel offers technical training for authorised Value Added Resellers (VARs) and system users worldwide The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has awarded Lenel Systems International its prestigious Authorised Provider accreditation. IACET Authorised Providers are the only organisations approved to offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The accreditation lasts five years and includes all programs offered or created during that time....

Each of the facilities with Intellex unit can review video from any of the similarly equipped sites by using the TSYS WAN In the middle of the night, something breaks an infrared beam protecting the perimeter of a critical data centre for the United Kingdom operations of TSYS, the largest third-party processor of international card payments. Immediately, halogen lamps on top of the building light the area. The access control system records an alarm and displays the camera with...

Nigerian eID is the first national project in the world that combines eID functionality with a payment system With 160 million inhabitants, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. Now this emerging country can claim another title. After several years of preparation time, the National Identity Management Commission of Nigeria (NIMC) has now launched the first national electronic identity card with a payment application. At the end of August 2014 the first residents of...

With this certification, Total Security Protection and Universal Security Systems join the C•CURE Partner Program Software House, part of the Security Products business unit of Tyco, is pleased to announce that two systems integrators in the UK have achieved Enterprise Level Certification, the highest level of certification and training on the Software House C•CURE Security and Event Management system. With this certification, Total Security Protection and Universal...